An unfortunate incident unfolded in Tambun Tulang as an elderly woman was allegedly beaten to death by her own daughter at their residence. The Arau district police chief, Superintendent Ahmad Mohsin Md Rodi, confirmed the tragic incident in a statement, stating that they received a distress call from Tuanku Fauziah Hospital (HTF) in Kangar early in the morning. The hospital reported the death of a 74-year-old woman who had been brought in unconscious and later pronounced dead at 4:30 am.
Investigation and Autopsy Findings
Upon examining the victim's body, authorities discovered bruises on her eyes, forehead, right ear, as well as a slight wound on her left toe. The body was subsequently transferred to Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital in Alor Setar, Kedah, for further examination. Additionally, the autopsy revealed additional bruises on the forehead, top of the head, tongue, and broken ribs. These findings further intensified the investigation into the tragic case.
Daughter's Admission and Additional Suspect
According to Superintendent Ahmad Mohsin, the victim's 34-year-old daughter confessed to physically assaulting her mother, striking her face and head, during an argument that erupted at 9 am the previous day. The daughter, who had been under considerable stress due to the challenges of caring for her partially paralyzed mother following a stroke, admitted to the act. The police also suspect the involvement of the daughter's 34-year-old husband in the incident.
Ongoing Investigation and Legal Proceedings
While the suspects did not confess to causing the death of the elderly woman, the authorities are actively investigating the motive behind the incident. The case is being treated as a potential murder case under Section 302 of the Penal Code. Tomorrow, the police will seek a remand order for both suspects at the Kangar Magistrates' Court to facilitate the ongoing investigation.